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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 447.98 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 447.98 and 297.26 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 447.98 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/447.98 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 447.98 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 133,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,162.81/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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